LEAD PASTOR - KENMORE ALLIANCE CHURCH

About Our Church

Empowered by the Holy Spirit, Kenmore Alliance Church exists to glorify God by making committed disciples of Jesus Christ who make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28:18-20)

Kenmore Alliance Church is a vibrant, Christ-centered church committed to making disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world. Located in Tonawanda, NY, we are part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, firmly committed to biblical teaching, Spirit-led worship, intergenerational ministry, and global missions. Our church family consists of people from diverse backgrounds united by a desire to live out the gospel in real and practical ways.

• Location: 175 Bonnett Ave, Tonawanda (Kenmore area), NY 14150
• Denomination: Christian and Missionary Alliance
• Founded: 1915 in the Buffalo–Kenmore area
• Campus: Spacious facility welcoming 400+ weekly attendees

Responsibilities

• Preaching & Teaching: Deliver biblically grounded, Spirit-led, expository, challenging and culturally relevant sermons; oversee preaching schedule and teaching ministries.
• Visionary Leadership: Discern and articulate God's direction for the church, guide believers to discover and use their gifts, cast vision, demonstrate effective servant-leadership, empower staff, delegate effectively, guide strategic planning and ministry development.
• Spiritual Oversight: Develop individuals according to their spiritual gifts and talents while shepherding the congregation, staff, and leaders with compassion, integrity, and wise biblical counsel.
• Team Development: Lead and develop a strong, caring staff and leadership team; provide encouragement, accountability, and alignment.
• Mission Engagement: Support local outreach and global missions in alignment with the C&MA's Fourfold Gospel and Great Commission focus.
• Administrative Leadership: Oversee church operations in partnership with the Board of Elders and ministry teams.

Qualifications

• A clear testimony of faith in Jesus Christ and a life that reflects spiritual maturity.
• Ordained (or eligible for ordination) with the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
• Full agreement with the C&MA Statement of Faith and polity.
• 5–10 years of pastoral leadership experience, preferably in a mid-sized, multi-staff church setting.
• Strong communicator and expository preacher.
• Proven leadership in casting vision, building teams, and equipping the body for ministry.
• Bachelor's or Master of Divinity is preferred. Minimum of 30 hours in Biblical Studies or Theology is required from an accredited institution.

Benefits

• Optional use of parsonage
• Retirement matching
• Generous PTO
• Cell phone plan

Pay

Total compensation package between $60-$80k with parsonage.